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A Sampling of Public Opinion in India
Most in the Asia-Pacific region have favorable views of India
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- A Sampling of Public Opinion in India
- Most Indians are satisfied with direction of country and economic gains, optimistic for today’s children
- Unemployment and inflation biggest concerns for Indians
- Most Indians see little progress on key issues over past five years
- Most Indians satisfied with way democracy is working
- Indians say politicians are corrupt but that Indian democracy allows freedom of speech
- Indians think trade is good for their country, creates jobs and raises wages
- Indians see emigration as a big problem
- Little appetite for allowing more immigrants into India
- Most Indians see career, education opportunities as important reasons to move abroad
- Most in the Asia-Pacific region have favorable views of India
- Globally, India’s role seen as constant
- Europeans with more education most likely to say India’s stature increased
- Positive reviews of Modi on balance, though many have no opinion
- Prior to Pulwama attack, there was great concern over Pakistan
- Even before Pulwama attack, Indians said conditions in Kashmir were worsening, more force needed
- India seen positively around Asia-Pacific and the U.S.
- Congress supporters more likely to see issues getting worse